Monthly Archives: September 2009

Update: Oregon Board of Forestry decides Tillamook’s Greatest Permanent Value isn’t salmon

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Jeff Hickman and other anglers are attending the Board of Forestry meeting in Silverton today — 8am to 12pm. The Board is trying redefine “Greatest Permanent Value” of our state forests as maximum timber, mudslides and decimated rivers. Hickman is … Continue reading →

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Hickman, Idylwilde team hit the Lower Deschutes Summer Steelhead

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Last week I had the pleasure of taking some of the awesome Idylwilde Fly team out for a day on the Lower Deschutes. It was going to be Matt, Patrick, Zach and me. All three of them are very experienced … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Oregon Fishing Report, Summer Steelhead | 2 Comments

TU meeting Wed. night — learn about the Rogue River Dam Removal

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Trout Unlimited Meeting Wednesday, Sept 9th, 7pm at the Eagles Aerie, 1375 Irving Rd, Eugene, OR‎ Featuring guest speaker Bob Hunter: Free the Rogue River! The Rogue River in Southwestern Oregon is one of the nation’s most outstanding rivers. Because … Continue reading →

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The famous holes of Eugene area steelhead fishing — McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

In a “tongue in cheek” nod to the North Umpqua, our good friend Greg Hatten came up with names for several pools and tailouts on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers These names aren’t part of legendary river lore and won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Willamette, McKenzie River, Summer Steelhead | 8 Comments

More Lessons from the North Umpqua summer steelhead

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

My quest for North Umpqua chrome continued last weekend, this time with the help of an experienced young steelheader named Rob Kirschner. He was determined to guide me into a fish, and our first morning was a greatest-hits tour of the … Continue reading →

Posted in North Umpqua River Fishing Reports, Summer Steelhead | 5 Comments

Oregon Coast fly fishing and marine mammal safari

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Yesterday, Captain Nate took Barrett, Greg and I offshore out of Charleston, Coos Bay. We had decent ocean conditions, so we headed out in Nate’s 20-foot Boston Whaler. As soon as we crossed the bar, we started looking for slicks … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports, Oregon Saltwater Fishing | 5 Comments

Oregon fishing report: McKenzie fishing well, Oregon options abound

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Caddisfly

Fall fishing is upon us and Oregon offers so much to do it’s often difficult to decide which magnificent water to visit. My personal favorite is the upper McKenzie River. Clear water, gorgeous fish, and light conditions that make all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fishing Reports | 3 Comments

Simms Star Cleats for Vibram sole wading boots solve traction problems

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Oregon Fly Fishing Blog

Update: We are no longer able to carry Simms Star Cleats. Please see the newest product — Grip Studs made in Merlin Oregon! Now that I’ve crossed the 40-year threshhold, I consider it my duty to be resistant to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Fly Fishing Gear Review | 14 Comments